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Washington, DC, September 17, 2025 – The Aspen Institute’s premier annual cybersecurity summit is entering its milestone 10th year in our nation’s capital this fall, bringing together leading national and international voices from government, industry, and civil society.
Top cyber leaders in government and industry headlining the annual Aspen Cyber Summit include:
- General (ret.) Paul M. Nakasone, Former Commander, US Cyber Command; Founding Director, Vanderbilt Institute of National Security
- Brett Leatherman, Assistant Director, FBI Cyber Division
- Alex Fitzsimmons, Director of the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, US Department of Energy
- David Koh, Chief Executive, Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore
- Nate Fick, Former US Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy
- Nicole Perlroth, Author, Investor, and Venture Partner, Ballistic Ventures
- Ryan Murray, Deputy Director and State CISO, Arizona Department of Homeland Security
- Kemba Walden, President, Paladin Global Institute
See the full list of confirmed speakers. Note that additional speakers will be added in the coming weeks.
This year’s event will include discussions focused on AI security, offensive cyber operations, misuse of commercial spyware, cybersecurity at the state and local level, cyber policy in the Asia Pacific, and fraud and scam prevention, among other keynotes and fireside chats.
“Ten years ago, cyber was largely the purview of a few government teams, some nascent cybersecurity firms and many corporate IT departments,” said Vivian Schiller, Vice President and Executive Director of Aspen Digital. “But as AI and other digital ecosystems have become the foundation of our everyday lives, cyber security policies and preparedness are core to a functioning society and the responsibility of everyone.”
Hosted by Aspen Digital, the 2025 Aspen Cyber Summit will be held on November 18 in Washington, DC. The event will convene approximately 500 cybersecurity thinkers and leaders from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives to discuss pressing challenges and opportunities in the cyber policy space amidst shifts in US and global governance, and reflect on the evolution of cyber policy over the past ten years.
“This is an unprecedented time for the cyber community. From changing government priorities and evolving threats to the homeland, to the emergence of AI, cybersecurity is confronted with more challenges than ever,” said Dr. Sasha O’Connell, Senior Director of Cybersecurity at Aspen Digital. “The 2025 Aspen Cyber Summit aims to tackle these challenges head on. The Summit will gather cybersecurity experts across sectors to further ignite the exchange of ideas and strategies to meet these demands and enhance security for all.”
Media may inquire about free credentials to attend the 2025 Aspen Cyber Summit by emailing Amy Schenk (amy.schenk@aspeninstitute.org).
Applications are also open to current students enrolled in undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs, as well as class of 2025 graduates to take part in the Aspen Cyber Summit Scholars program. More information can be found on the application page www.aspencybersummit.org/scholars.
Additional speakers, session topics, and a full agenda will be forthcoming and available at www.aspencybersummit.org.
About Aspen Digital
Aspen Digital is a nonpartisan technology and information-focused organization that brings together thinkers and doers to uncover new ideas and spark policies, processes, and procedures that empower communities and strengthen democracy. This future-focused Aspen Institute program inspires collaboration among diverse voices from industry, government, and civil society to ensure our interconnected world is accessible, safe, and inclusive – both online and off. Across its initiatives, Aspen Digital develops methods for elevating promising solutions and turning thought into networked impact. To learn more, visit aspendigital.org or email aspendigital@aspeninstitute.org.
About the Aspen Institute
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners. For more information, visit www.aspeninstitute.org.
